I simply said the issue wasn't a lease item, but he was welcome to walk over and talk to my tenant...he never did.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

A 1031 exchange would require you to identify a new property and use those proceeds towards a property.

Sure, in theory, the strategy this investor used might sound clever, but it’s also incredibly risky to rely solely on the compliance of a borrower—especially when they might not fully understand the terms or simply can't agree due to their personal situation.I have tons of ideas that might look good on paper, but I don’t pursue them because I assess the real risks involved.

I earned good money as a server and simply used it to go on my next adventure and that was all I really needed.

@Chris Seveney, you simply DON'T UNDERSTAND how investments work.  

They do help with reviewing our reports from our property management companies to identify spikes in utility usage on vacant properties, reviewing expenses to make sure they were approved, vacancies, etc.

I run a real estate data venture that pulls from various private and public sources and curates these reports, so it's not a simple answer.Social Sentiment: Search demand and what people are saying online.Neighborhood Class: Cleanliness, crime, graffiti, and overall health.Demographics: Identify market segments & trends.GDP & Economic Growth: County-level GDP changes to assess economic vitality.Poverty Metrics: Analyze economic challenges.Construction Activity: Easily predict market supply.Occupational Diversity: Forecast housing & commercial needs.Education Insights: Understand community stability.Real Estate Trends: Identify property value & rental cycles.Houston was just a place where I felt like sharing some knowledge.

If you were able to identify that during the buying process it can be a way to negotiate a better deal.

Start by simply checking for water stains on the ceiling, which can indicate whether the roof is structurally sound.Many mobile homes have rolled metal roofs that can crack and rust over time.